New altar at DP Rutos Karen residence draws mixed reactions

Deputy President William Ruto and his family on Wednesday opened a prayer altar at the official residence in Karen, Nairobi.

Mrs. Ruto shared pictures from the event on her Twitter page quoting a Bible verse that says:

“And David built there an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Thus the LORD was moved by prayer for the land, and the plague was held back from Israel (2 Samuel 24:25).”

An earlier message reads:

“My husband the Deputy President and I were blessed to have been joined by Fathers of Faith and key leaders in various mountains of influence during the opening ceremony of our National Prayer Altar at the Official Residence of the Deputy President,” she said.

A section of Kenyans online shared different sentiments.

“Mama Rachel, your prayerful nature and loyalty to the most high doesn’t go unnoticed. You are an integral part of DP’s 2022 ambitions. As you pray the Nation, remember to put Peace & Unity first,” one Kiigen Koech said.

Some were however critical of the move, asking what would happen to the altar once DP Ruto leaves office.

There is power in prayer and the whole duty of man is to worship God…

— Njoki Gatungo (@GatungoNjoki) August 1, 2019

Through prayers everything is possible

— UNSTOPPABLE RUTO (@TeamWiliamRuto) July 31, 2019

Prayers changes things..with you praying for Kenya.Focus on the positive not negative. @MamaRachelRuto

— floknjoki (@itskanini) August 1, 2019

Thank you Mama Rachel. I see you and @WilliamsRuto reaching out and evangelising Kenya and the world after retiring. Congrats

— JIRANI (@rikila_205) August 1, 2019

The fervent prayer of a righteous woman availeth much. Thru you, woman of God, Your Husband will defeat all His enemies and detractors. The Betrayal is so much so that The victory can be sweetest and magnificent. To God then return all the glory

— Josephine Larry Thomas (@KuluoJosephine) August 1, 2019

Waw.. Mum I love your spirit. Really Esther in this season. You are a blessing. Heb 6.10

— Conquerer (@Conquerer11) August 1, 2019

During the National Prayer Breakfast in May, the Deputy President told off his critics who are against his church donations, saying people should stop judging him harshly.

“When you see some of us go to church, lift hands, make this contribution it’s because we can’t forget where God brought us from Some of us have more to thank God for, than some of us,” he said.